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22472VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults

22472VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults

National ID 22472VIC State ID BEH69

Better you, better career.

Upskill yourself with this basic course that will improve the essentials you'll need to land the career you want. You'll not only improve your general academic and social skills, you'll improve your confidence too.

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Education adults languages

CampusesGeraldton. Northam. Kalgoorlie.

When Semester 1, 2024. Semester 2, 2024. Available all year round.

Study Mode On campus. Online and on campus.

Take control of your future today - there's no better time than now.

When you finish the Certificate I in General Education for Adults you will have better reading, writing, maths, and computer skills.

You will learn

  • how to make a plan
  • simple reading and writing
  • how to make simple documents
  • basic computer skills
  • simple maths, working with money

You will be enrolled in the right level based on your ability.

Important information

Select your preferred campus and apply

Available all year round, 2024

Details

Duration 6 Months
When Available all year round, 2024
Where Kalgoorlie
How Self Paced Onsite

Units and fees

To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete sixteen (16) units of competence, comprising twelve (12) core and four (4) elective units selected from the options provided below. 

For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
VU22384 Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio $4.20 $18.51
VU22385 Plan and undertake a project $6.30 $18.51
VU22386 Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes $5.25 $18.51
VU22388 Engage with texts of limited complexity for employment purposes $5.25 $18.51
VU22390 Participate in spoken interactions of limited complexity $4.20 $18.51
VU22391 Create texts of limited complexity for personal purposes $5.25 $18.51
VU22392 Create texts of limited complexity for learning purposes $5.25 $18.51
VU22393 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the workplace $5.25 $18.51
VU22395 Work with a range of numbers and money in familiar and routine situations $6.30 $18.51
VU22396 Work with and interpret directions in familiar and routine situations $6.30 $18.51
VU22397 Work with measurement in familiar and routine situations $6.30 $18.51
VU22398 Work with and interpret statistical information in familiar and routine texts $6.30 $18.51

Elective

Unit Selection

All four (4) elective units must be selected from the list below.

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Develop and use a savings plan
$4.20 $18.51
Apply basic computer skills to language learning
$4.20 $18.51
Investigate the legal system
$4.20 $18.51
Investigate driving and owning a car
$3.15 $18.51

Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

  • Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
  • Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
  • Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
  • Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
  • For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
  • Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
  • Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
  • Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply. 
  • VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

Details

When Available all year round, 2024
Where Northam
How Self Paced External

Units and fees

To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete sixteen (16) units of competence, comprising twelve (12) core and four (4) elective units selected from the options provided below. 

For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
VU22384 Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio $4.20 $18.51
VU22385 Plan and undertake a project $6.30 $18.51
VU22387 Engage with texts of limited complexity for learning purposes $5.25 $18.51
VU22388 Engage with texts of limited complexity for employment purposes $5.25 $18.51
VU22389 Engage with texts of limited complexity to participate in the community $5.25 $18.51
VU22392 Create texts of limited complexity for learning purposes $5.25 $18.51
VU22393 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the workplace $5.25 $18.51
VU22394 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the community $5.25 $18.51
VU22395 Work with a range of numbers and money in familiar and routine situations $6.30 $18.51
VU22396 Work with and interpret directions in familiar and routine situations $6.30 $18.51
VU22397 Work with measurement in familiar and routine situations $6.30 $18.51
VU22400 Work with and interpret numerical information in familiar and routine texts $6.30 $18.51

Elective

Units

Select four (4) elective units from this list.

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Operate a personal computer
$4.20 $18.51
Develop keyboard skills
$8.40 $18.51
Operate presentation packages
$5.25 $18.51
Identify community options
$4.20 $18.51
Undertake a simple investigation of an environmental issue
$4.20 $18.51

Option

Credit Transfer Unit

Students may have successfully completed the unit below as part of previous study. As a Credit Transfer the unit may replace one of the Elective Units above. No fees or charges are applicable.

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Provide basic emergency life support
$2.52 $0.00
Provide First Aid
$3.78 $0.00

Optional Units

The alternative units in this list may be selected if students wish to do a different elective unit from the previous list. However students MUST discuss the options with the lecturer first.

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes
$5.25 $18.51
Create texts of limited complexity for personal purposes
$5.25 $0.00
Work with and interpret statistical information in familiar and routine texts
$6.30 $18.51
Work with design and shape in familiar and routine situations
$6.30 $18.51

Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

  • Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
  • Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
  • Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
  • Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
  • For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
  • Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
  • Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
  • Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply. 
  • VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

Details

Duration 6 Months
When Available all year round, 2024
Where Northam
How Self Paced Onsite

Units and fees

To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete sixteen (16) units of competence, comprising twelve (12) core and four (4) elective units selected from the options provided below. 

For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
VU22384 Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio $4.20 $18.51
VU22385 Plan and undertake a project $6.30 $18.51
VU22387 Engage with texts of limited complexity for learning purposes $5.25 $18.51
VU22388 Engage with texts of limited complexity for employment purposes $5.25 $18.51
VU22389 Engage with texts of limited complexity to participate in the community $5.25 $18.51
VU22392 Create texts of limited complexity for learning purposes $5.25 $18.51
VU22393 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the workplace $5.25 $18.51
VU22394 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the community $5.25 $18.51
VU22395 Work with a range of numbers and money in familiar and routine situations $6.30 $18.51
VU22396 Work with and interpret directions in familiar and routine situations $6.30 $18.51
VU22397 Work with measurement in familiar and routine situations $6.30 $18.51
VU22400 Work with and interpret numerical information in familiar and routine texts $6.30 $18.51

Elective

Unit Selection

Select four (4) elective units from this list.

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Operate a personal computer
$4.20 $18.51
Develop keyboard skills
$8.40 $18.51
Contribute to the health and safety of self and others
$3.15 $0.00
Develop and use personal budgets
$4.20 $18.51
Operate presentation packages
$5.25 $18.51
Identify community options
$4.20 $18.51
Identify major events in Australian history
$6.30 $18.51
Undertake a simple investigation of an environmental issue
$4.20 $18.51
Undertake a simple investigation of how the earth, moon and sun interact
$4.20 $18.51
Identify the Australian electoral system
$6.30 $18.51
Investigate driving and owning a car
$3.15 $18.51
Investigate the solar system
$4.20 $18.51

Option

Credit Transfer List

Students may have successfully completed one or more of the units below as part of previous study. As a Credit Transfer each unit may replace one of the Elective Units above. No fees or charges are applicable.;;

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Provide basic emergency life support
$2.52 $0.00
Provide First Aid
$3.78 $0.00

Optional Units

The alternative units in this list may be selected if students wish to do a different elective unit from the previous list. However students MUST discuss the options with the lecturer first.

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes
$5.25 $18.51
Create texts of limited complexity for personal purposes
$5.25 $18.51
Work with and interpret statistical information in familiar and routine texts
$6.30 $18.51
Work with design and shape in familiar and routine situations
$6.30 $18.51

Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

  • Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
  • Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
  • Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
  • Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
  • For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
  • Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
  • Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
  • Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply. 
  • VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

Semester 1, 2024

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Geraldton
How Classroom

Units and fees

To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete sixteen (16) units of competence, comprising twelve (12) core and four (4) elective units selected from the options provided below. 

For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
VU22384 Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio $4.20 $2.69
VU22385 Plan and undertake a project $6.30 $3.77
VU22386 Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes $5.25 $2.69
VU22387 Engage with texts of limited complexity for learning purposes $5.25 $2.69
VU22389 Engage with texts of limited complexity to participate in the community $5.25 $2.69
VU22391 Create texts of limited complexity for personal purposes $5.25 $2.69
VU22392 Create texts of limited complexity for learning purposes $5.25 $2.69
VU22394 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the community $5.25 $2.69
VU22395 Work with a range of numbers and money in familiar and routine situations $6.30 $3.77
VU22396 Work with and interpret directions in familiar and routine situations $6.30 $3.77
VU22397 Work with measurement in familiar and routine situations $6.30 $3.77
VU22400 Work with and interpret numerical information in familiar and routine texts $6.30 $3.77

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Use digital technology for routine and simple workplace tasks
$2.10 $1.56
Work in a team
$4.20 $2.69
Participate in job seeking activities
$10.50 $2.69
Participate in spoken interactions of limited complexity
$4.20 $2.69

Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

  • Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
  • Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
  • Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
  • Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
  • For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
  • Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
  • Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
  • Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply. 
  • VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

Semester 2, 2024

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Geraldton
How Classroom

Units and fees

To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete sixteen (16) units of competence, comprising twelve (12) core and four (4) elective units selected from the options provided below. 

For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
VU22384 Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio $4.20 $2.69
VU22385 Plan and undertake a project $6.30 $3.77
VU22386 Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes $5.25 $2.69
VU22387 Engage with texts of limited complexity for learning purposes $5.25 $2.69
VU22389 Engage with texts of limited complexity to participate in the community $5.25 $2.69
VU22391 Create texts of limited complexity for personal purposes $5.25 $2.69
VU22392 Create texts of limited complexity for learning purposes $5.25 $2.69
VU22394 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the community $5.25 $2.69
VU22395 Work with a range of numbers and money in familiar and routine situations $6.30 $3.77
VU22396 Work with and interpret directions in familiar and routine situations $6.30 $3.77
VU22397 Work with measurement in familiar and routine situations $6.30 $3.77
VU22400 Work with and interpret numerical information in familiar and routine texts $6.30 $3.77

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Use digital technology for routine and simple workplace tasks
$2.10 $1.56
Work in a team
$4.20 $2.69
Participate in job seeking activities
$10.50 $2.69
Participate in spoken interactions of limited complexity
$4.20 $2.69

Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

  • Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
  • Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
  • Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
  • Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
  • For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
  • Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
  • Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
  • Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply. 
  • VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

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